From Julie:
Designed in 1991, the Crux blanket by Swedish artist Pia Wallen has become a design classic. Produced by a small family company in Sweden, the wool blanket is available in limited quantities. New colors are introduced every year. Go to scandinaviandesign.com for ordering information. Visit Wallen’s site at piawallen.se.

February 3rd, 2008
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From Julie:
A reader inquired about Belgian designer Karin Draaijer’s fabrics in last week’s Belgium Week post. For the chair in question, Draaijer used a fabric from the 125-year-old French company J. Pansu (their Paris boutique is in St. Germaine, at 42, rue Bonaparte) and the pattern is Macaron; go to pansu.com for information. In addition to fabrics, they offer handwoven tapestries, rugs, and pillows.

Below L: Draaijer’s chair covered in Macaron. Below R: Mouffetard, a very dense, colorful stripe fabric.

February 3rd, 2008
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